FY2027 Small Area FMR · Green Bay, VA
ZIP 23942 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 23942 (Green Bay, VA) is $990 a month, up 8.8% from FY2026. That is 5% above the Lunenburg County, VA area-wide FMR of $943.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 23942 sits in the Lunenburg County, VA area
Of the 13 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 23942 has the 7th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Lunenburg County, VA is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $943 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $990 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 23942 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Prince Edward County, VA (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $830 | $747 – $913 | $799 | $750 |
| 1 bedroom | $830 | $747 – $913 | $866 | $750 |
| 2 bedrooms | $990 | $891 – $1,089 | $943 | $910 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,190 | $1,071 – $1,309 | $1,204 | $1,110 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,179 – $1,441 | $1,337 | $1,240 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $990 needs about $39,600 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $77,200 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $63,900. ZIP code 23942 lies mainly in Prince Edward County and Lunenburg County. See the Lunenburg County, VA county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 23942?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 23942 are $830 (studio), $830 (1 BR), $990 (2 BR), $1,190 (3 BR) and $1,310 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 23942?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 23942 that range is $891 to $1,089 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 23942?
The FY2026 income limits of the Lunenburg County, VA area apply: median family income $77,200, low-income (80%) limit $63,900 for a family of four.